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mediBac clearing®

Clearer skin starts now: bring the four contributing factors of acne under control.

The MediBac Clearing® system works to treat, clear and prevent adult acne while addressing the needs of adult skin. Most products and treatments for acne are designed for teenage skin, making them too harsh and irritating for adult acne sufferers. MediBac Clearing® controls acne without compromising skin’s integrity, which means skin is clearer and healthier.

how it works

Dermalogica’s MediBac Clearing® system is formulated specifically to treat adult acne. Each product, with its unique acne-fighting and clearing ingredients, is designed to be layered upon the skin to provide around-the-clock, maximum control of the main factors that contribute to acne.

I've been quite impressed with this sunscreen. Not only does it provide me with fantastic sun protection, it also helps to keep away any oil I develop through the day in my T-Zone. I mix it with my active moist and apply it directly to my forehead. So happy with the product that I've repurchased it.

I wasn't sure how well this would work because I have horribly oily skin in the summer, but this lotion is gold! I went for a 2 hour walk in the sun (in about 80 degrees with low humidity) and had a nearly matte complexion at the end. I will definitely repurchase this lotion!

I really want to like this product as it certainly helps with reducing oil and shine but it causes my skin to break out every time I try it, which is counter productive. I just ordered the Oil Control Lotion so I'm hoping that works better, but unfortunately I lose out on the spf.

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for your negative experience with the product. Please note, only the size of a pea is needed when using any of our moisturizers. Additionally, it is normal for the skin to purge in the beginning. Oil Control Lotion has Salicylic Acid, which is great to treat the skin. It is best used at night. During the day, you can pair Clearing Mattifer with your Oil Free Matte SPF 30. A lot of oily/acne skin types really like that combination.

I am very pale and have always applied sunscreen daily. Sunscreen always made my face look like an oil slick. This stuff is a dream come true. An oil free matte sunscreen! It is the only sunscreen I have found that doesn't make my face shiny.

Not as "oil free" or as "light weight" as I had hoped. It didn't make me breakout, which is my main problem with face sunscreens. I have tried other sunscreens that are better in the lightweight/oil free category. I was hoping this one would be the same but with the ability to fight acne as well (which the others were lacking). I think it worked just fine, I think my expectations might have been a little too high with this one.First time they've released this one though, so hopefully they will make some changes in the future

mix into moisturiser?: I use skin smoothing cream as my moisturiser, and also have active moist. Could i buy this and mix it in with my moisturiser? I have the redness primer with the spf, but I'm not too keen on the smell when its on, so looking at this as a different option?

You can mix this in with our moisturizer or even foundation. It still should be reapplied throughout the day and applied to the face evenly. Wait 15 minutes prior to sun exposure.

Answered on 7/22/2016 by SeeShells from Los Angeles, CA, USA

A:

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in Dermalogica. No need to mix. Oil Free Matte SPF 30 is an SPF, moisturizer and oil-absorber in one. If you need more moisture, add a tiny bit of your favorite moisturizer to it.

Kind Regards,The Dermalogica Team

Answered on 5/31/2016 by DermalogicaSkinTherapist from Los Angeles

Q:

Is special cleansing gel sufficient to clean the face after using oil free matte? Or should I use make-up remover to clean the face after using this

Thank you for your question. We suggest you follow the Dermalogica Double Cleanse every night. You can use Precleanse and follow with Special Cleansing Gel. Precleanse will remove the day- pollution, debris, oils, makeup, etc. Special Cleansing Gel will cleanse the skin.

It is not water or sweat resistant. It should be reapplied after working out, sweating or swimming. Dermalogica has the Protection 50 Sport SPF 50 that is water resistant.

Answered on 7/22/2016 by SeeShells from Los Angeles, CA, USA

A:

Hello,

Thank you for your question. Oil Free Matte SPF 30 will matte out oil. If you are looking for a product to be water resistant, Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 is the best option. It is water resistant up to 40 minutes. The best part is, it has a non greasy feel.